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Children Discover New Ambitions at School Careers Festival
PUPILS at a North East primary school had the chance to explore where their futures may lie during its first careers festival.More than 20 professionals from local and regional businesses visited Hartside Primary Academy, in Crook, to help pupils explore the world of work.By far the youngest working...
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Inmate appears in court after gang attack at County Durham prison
A second of three young offenders accused of taking part in a group attack on another inmate in a County Durham prison has now made an “acceptable” guilty plea.
Plans to add extra bedroom into Durham student house withdrawn after objections
Neighbours in a busy Durham street will see no building work after plans to extend a student house were withdrawn.
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Driver fined £438 and given six points for speeding on A690 in County Durham
Michael Ogunlade, of Sunderland, has been ordered to pay £743 after admitting a speeding offence on the A690 in Meadowfield, County Durham.
Here’s when thunderstorms will hit the North East today as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Darlington and County Durham, with thunderstorms expected to bring possible disruption from this afternoon.
Durham Freemasons back relay celebrating 50 years of The King’s Trust
Durham Freemasons are backing the King’s Trust Relay Across the Region, a five-day event celebrating 50 years of The King’s Trust’s support for young people.
New cricket ground hotel a 'game changer' for County Durham tourism and economy
A new hotel overlooking Durham's cricket ground could more than double the club's turnover and create more than 100 jobs, according to its chief executive.
North East weather LIVE - Thunderstorms as Met Office issues yellow warning
Thunderstorms are set to hit parts of the North East and County Durham today as the region is under a yellow weather warning.
Former Durham Lord-Lieutenant ‘honoured’ to join North East autism charity as patron
THE former Lord Lieutenant of County Durham is to become a patron of a North East charity supporting autistic people and their families.
Durham graduate joins dad and brother at North East family wealth firm
A Durham University graduate has become the latest member of his family to join their North East wealth management firm.
New four-star hotel to be built at cricket ground in major boost to local tourism
Plans for a new 152-bedroom four-star hotel overlooking Durham's cricket ground have been approved.
Armed Forces Week Marked With Commemorative Event At The Story In Durham
Durham County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the Armed Forces during a national week of recognition. The council held a commemorative event at The Story in Durham to mark Armed Forces Week, which runs from 22 to 28 June. The event was hosted by Cllr Robbie Rodiss, Chairman of Durham County...
Restaurant says new Durham site will open this summer after year long wait to move in
Babul’s has confirmed its new restaurant at The Riverwalk in Durham will open this summer after a year-long refit, with branding now in place and staff recruitment under way.
Fire‑ravaged derelict County Durham pub hit by 2017 blaze now up for auction at £100k
A former pub is up for sale, years after firefighters searched it amid reports children were trapped inside during a large blaze.
County Durham vows to improve SEND support for children after tabling new plan
A council has set out plans to strengthen support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
County Durham shopping precinct with Sainsbury’s goes up for sale for £1.5m
Gilesgate Shopping Centre in Durham, anchored by Sainsbury’s and six other tenants, has gone up for sale with a £1.545m price tag.
Delight for the small North East restaurant with a big reputation it's added to Michelin Guide
A highly rated and recommended restaurant in the North East has been added to the Michelin Guide for 2026
Young people across County Durham to be honoured at special event
The Durham Area Youth Awards & Celebration Evening will honour young people from across County Durham for their achievements, resilience and contributions to their communities.
County Durham man risked jail for missing unpaid work in breach of suspended sentence
A young offender risked activation of a suspended sentence by failing to turn up for unpaid work sessions ordered by a court.
Storms set to hit the North East as yellow weather warning issued across region
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Darlington and County Durham, with forecasters warning that storms could bring disruption tonight and into Friday morning.